If you need an abundant amount of a crowd-pleasing snack in a ridiculously short amount of time, I have the recipe for you. Puppy chow is an easy and fun way to pass the time, give as a gift, or just have a sweet snack. Not only is it inexpensive to make, it’s also super easy! Kids and adults alike have a great time making and eating it. As for a gift, all you have to do is put some in a festive container and put a bow on it. I’ve been making puppy chow, or reindeer food, as some call it with my aunt since I was eight years old, so I have substantial experience making it. Today, I am going to tell you a little about the background and importance of puppy chow, the equipment and materials needed, and the process to make it.

You need:

• 9 cups Chex cereal (corn and rice mixed)
• ¼ cup margarine or butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• Large bowl
• Measuring cups
• Spoons
• Microwave
• Large food storage bag
• Microwaveable bowl
• Wax paper

Once you have all of your yummy ingredients, now comes the fun part!

Measure out the cereal, then microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and margarine. Pour the microwaved mixture over the cereal and stir it. Now, pour all of that into a large storage bag with powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake it until it is well mixed. This part is fun because you shake however you choose, so blast some tunes! Spread the ix on wax paper to cool and then you can refrigerate it if you'd prefer it cold.

So there you have it; some background on puppy chow and why it’s a great activity and snack, the equipment you need, and the steps you have to take. Now that it’s all done, it’s time to chow down!